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September 22 - September 28

 


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Happening this Weekend
 

 Happy BIrthday Old Town!

 

Old Town 20th Birthday Bash 
Sep 22 - 24

 

Thursday, Sept. 22 

Art on Wheels: Explore a variety of 2- and 3-D arts works in Old Town with Ann Resick, artist and owner of Project Gallery. 

 

The party ramps up during the weekend with three FREE "don't miss it!" events:

 

Friday, Sept. 23:

* Let Us Eat Cake: An all ages cake and ice cream chow down with entertainment by Razz from 4-7 p.m. in the Farm & Art Market Plaza at First Street and Mosley. Mayor Carl Brewer and special guests will cut the cake at 4:30 p.m. Free cake and ice cream for the first 500 people.

 

* Picnic in the Plaza: Bring a picnic and kick back on Old Town Square Plaza at Second Street and Mead from 7-10 p.m. for live music by Tom Page Trio and Crowson & Hardin. A limited number of box suppers will be available for purchase. Old Town Square will be blocked off, but parking will be available in the parking garage. Alcohol will be available outdoors within the party area, so be sure to bring your ID if you plan to imbibe.

 

Saturday, Sept. 24:

* Party on the Plaza: Rock out with us from 8-11 p.m. on the Old Town Square Plaza at Second Street and Mead. Enjoy your favorite adult beverage under the stars and dance to Monterrey Jack, Jenny Wood & the Watchers and Scroat Belly. Old Town Square will be blocked off, but parking will be available in the parking garage. Alcohol will be available outdoors within the party area, so be sure to bring your ID if you plan to imbibe.

 

This high-energy weekend also features the Wagonmasters Old Town Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 24 with the public tasting starting at noon (tasting kits are $5) and the Wichita Blues Society Blues Crawl from 4-11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.

 

For more information about the Old Town 20th Birthday Bash, including a regularly updated list of performers and participating Old Town merchants and their discounts, visit http://www.OldTownWichita.com.

 

 
Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce-Exposure
Sep 22   10:00am

 

Location: Century II - Bob Brown Expo Hall - 225 W. Douglas

 

Greensburg: What You Didn't Know

Sep 22  11:00am

 

Location: Larkspur Restaurant - 904 E Douglas

Bob Dixson has led Greensburg through an amazing period. He became Mayor of the community shortly after the EF-5 tornado. Today Greensburg is an icon for sustainable construction. Mayor Dixson will talk about where Greensburg is today, how it got there and what the future holds.

 

Cost: SMPS Member $20.00

Non-Member $30.00


 

Rosanne Cash

Sep 23  8:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328


Her last name recalls a towering American cultural icon, but Rosanne Cash has carved out a distinctive career on her own as an innovative and idiosyncratic songwriter.

She has just been nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" for "Sea of Heartbreak," a duet with Bruce Springsteen that appears on her critically acclaimed album "The List" - her ninth career nomination. And this in a career that spans 12 albums, two of which went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Her records spawned 10 No. 1 Billboard singles and 21 Top 40 singles - and earned her a Grammy in 1985.

  

Reserved seating: $40 Orchestra, $35 Mezzanine, $30 Balcony Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to http://www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillons Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.  

 

http://www.wichitaorpheum.com

 

Shyner Concert

Sep 23   9:00pm

 

Location: PumpHouse - 825 E Second Street N

 

Nick McEwen & The 33 Concert

Sep 23   10:00pm

Sep 24   9:00pm

 

Location: PumpHouse - 825 E. Second Street N

 

Big Fat Fun Concert

Sep 23 - 24  9:30pm

 

Location: River City Brewing Co. - 101 N. Rock Island

 

POPS Concert - featuring Chris Botti

Sep 24   8:00pm

 

Location: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas

 

For tickets, call 267-7658


http://www.wso.org 

 

Red Eye Gravy Concert

Sep 24  9:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island


PBR After Party

 

http://www.rockislandlive.com/ 

 

WBS Fall Blues Crawl in Old Town

Sep 25  5:00pm

 

Location: Various Venues


Catch the best in local blues during this fall event which is a Wichita musical tradition.

 

http://www.wichitablues.org 

The Devil Wore Wranglers

Sep 22 - 24  6:00pm

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

 

The Devil Wore Wranglers Written by Carol Hughes Directed by Cindy Summers. Starring: Cynthia Atchinson, Cody Chambers, Craig Green, Scott Noah, Barb Schoenhofer & Tara Shaffer

 

Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (adults), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.


http://www.mosleystreet.com

 

Made in Kansas Film Series: A William Inge Classic

Sep 22  6:30pm

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

This 1956 film covers one Labor Day week-end in a small Kansas town, and tells about the impact a virile drifter has on the lives of several women in town. Starring William Holden and Kim Novak. (Rated PG-13, 113 minutes)

 

Lewis Black

Sep 22  7:30pm

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328


Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. 
Lewis' live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. 

 

$60 Orchestra; $55 Mezzanine; $45 Balcony Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to http://www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillons Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.

 

 

A Stranger Abroad A Memoir

Sep 22  7:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E Douglas

 

Come to Mead's Corner to hear Schuyler Jones read A Stranger Abroad A Memoir. Dr. Jones will give a final reading at Mead's Corner, 7:00 pm Thursday 9/22. Following that, he goes to East Africa.

 

There is no cover and books will be on sale. They are hardbound 8.5 by 11" 320 pages in a Limited Edition (500) signed and numbered in slipcase. $50.00


Evil Dead the Musical

Sep 23 - 24  8:00pm

 

Location: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-265-4400

 

Tickets $19 ($16 on Thursdays Only!!)

Please Note: This Show Is Rated 'R'

For lots of adult humor and language (and blood, and guts!)

 

http://www.cabaretoldtown.com 

 

The Pasta Dinner - Race for the Cure Preview Dinner

Sep 23  5:30pm

 

Location: Commons at WaterWalk, 515 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-683-8510

 

Carb load for Komen Wichita Race for the Cure� with others the night before the race. Not participating in the Race? You can still help ...by eating pasta for the Cure! The cost of a ticket is $25 and Carrabba's Italian Grill will be serving. So whether you're looking to gear up for the Race, or looking for a way to get involved that doesn't include lacing up running shoes, we want to see you! The pasta dinner will be limited to the first 300. Purchase your ticket on line at http://race.komenmidks.org or by calling 316-683-8510.

 

http://www.race.komenmidks.org

 

Professional Bull Riders Return to Wichita

Sep 23 - 24  8:00pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena

 

Led by Kansas native Skeeter Kingsolver and defending Wichita champion Austin Meier, the Professional Bull Riders nationally-televised Built Ford Tough Series returns to INTRUST Bank Arena on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24. Tickets begin at $10 and will go on sale on Friday, April 15. Tickets can be purchased at the INTRUST Bank Arena box office, online at www.selectaseat.com, and by telephone at (316) 755-SEAT (7328). 


http://www.selectaseat.com

 

Old Town Farmers' Market
Sep 24  8:00am

 

Location: 1st & Mosley

 

Support local (within 150 miles) farms, ranches, dairies and nurseries and have a hoot of a time while you are doing it in our beautiful site in Old Town Wichita! The Old Town Farmers' Market (OTFM), a growers market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. Chef's demos and live local musicians make supporting local growers fun!

 

http://www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com

 

Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff

Sep 24  12:00pm

 

Location: 500 & 600 Blocks of East Douglas

Contact Name: Ann Keefer    

Email: [email protected]    

Phone: 316-264-6005

 

Downtown Wichita heats up with mouth-watering aromas, hot music & fire breathing activities like the pepper-eating contest. Public tasting starts at Noon. This is a State sanctioned ICS event.

 

Cost: Payment required - Tasting Kits $5.00


http://www.wagonmasterschili.com 
 
Looking ahead to next week...

 

Tuesday Topics - Public Schools: Who Will Pay?

Sep 27  11:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500


Learn more about the changes happening in our public schools as a result of reduced funding at the state and federal level. Superintendent John Allison will share the impact on Wichita schools and answer your questions. This is your chance to ask questions from area decision-makers on newsworthy events. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; drinks will be provided. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Wichita - Metro. (90 minutes)

 

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Sep 28  7:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328


The Orpheum Theatre Presents THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, consisting of 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988. Leading this talented group is Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis. Marsalis has recorded more than 70 jazz and classical albums which have gained him nine Grammy awards.

 

Orchestra VIP $95, Orchestra Front $85, Orchestra $70, Orchestra Rear $65; Mezzanine $65; Balcony $45, Balcony Rear $25 Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillons Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.

 

http://www.wichitaorpheum.com

 

Do You Ride A Bike in Wichita, or want to? 

Please give us your input.

 

The City of Wichita is creating a new Bicycle Master Plan and is asking Wichita residents to help identify ways to make bicycling safer, easier and more convenient.  Below are links to an online survey that asks why you do and do not bike; and an interactive map where you can identify your favorite routes and locations that can be improved.  The survey takes about 10 minutes or less to complete 


Survey:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BikeWichita 

Interactive Map:  http://communitywalk.com/Bike_Wichita

  

To learn more about this civic initiative please visit the project website http://www.wichita.gov/CityOffices/Planning/AP/Comprehensive/BicycleMasterPlan/    

 
Old Mill Tasty Shop

Park 'n Dine604 E. Douglas is one of the original restaurants in Old Town. Loyal customers flock to the Old Mill for the daily Blue plate specials and Saturday morning breakfast. Now open late on Friday and Saturday. The Old Mill is a must for any foodie. Mon-Thu 11am - 3pm, Fri  11am - 8pm, Sat  8am - 8pm.
 
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